School Psychologist

Qualicum School District TEACHING POSITION Assignment: School Psychologist The assignment may change due to the itinerant nature of the position, or to meet the needs of the school's educational program, grade organization, and/or enrolment. 1.00 FTE CONTINUING Commencing January 1, 2027 or possibly sooner. The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To

• Use valid psycho-educational, formal and informal, assessment methods for assessing referred students;
• Demonstrate knowledge of current, effective assessment measures;
• Facilitate the use of a variety of assessment data for student program planning;
• Collaborate with school staff regarding developmentally appropriate strategies, assessments, and interventions for students;
• Interpret data for the appropriate identification, placement, or referral for medical professional assessment/interventions;
• Serve as a resource for families and school teams to assist in meeting the needs of students;
• Work with community agencies in providing assessment data and recommendations for student identification and transition planning.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications

• A Master's degree in school/educational psychology or a related field with a focus on school psychology;
• Registration in the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC), with special training in school psychology;
• Coursework, training and ability to administer and interpret individual intelligence and curriculum-based tests;
• Experience working in the education system, with knowledge of instruction and assessment;
• Experience developing effective recommendations to assist teachers and parents in working with students who experience challenges in the school setting.

$63,347-$116,190 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement. An annual salary allowance based on FTE up to $8,000. Thank you in advance for your application. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.